Thursday, January 22, 2009

Elections have consequences

"Let me say it as simply as I can. Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency."

*sigh*

And was any Bush appointee ever greeted like this? UPDATE: That was the State; it's the same over at Interior:

Secretary Salazar was extremely well received, with a fairly open Q&A session following his speech. My first impression of him is that he seems to be a highly qualified, and a genuinely nice guy to boot. He also seems to have brought with a group of extremely qualified people. I'll wait and see, as always. It was a really heartening meeting though; everyone seems very excited. It feels like a return to rational governance.

The past 8 years have been such a nightmare and the relief of seeing good, smart people in charge seems palpable and widespread.

When Holder is safely ensconced at the DOJ, I will feel better. With the politicized staff there in hand, and beginning to be shaken out, we can return to the Rule of Law. Of course the wingers are putting a stay on that appointment. Those dysfunctioning heads will begin to roll for sure when the thugs are gone.